Sara Koenig
Glenwood,Minnesota
Summary
An analytical and results oriented agribusiness professional with a successful track record seeking a firm that value strong decision making, self-motivation and strong organizational skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Customer Marketing Manager
Cargill, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate customer meetings to discus growth opportunities or obstacles preventing a partnership
- Collaborate cross functions and cross enterprise to grow Cargill's offering to our Strategic Customers
- Drive activity with customer through strategic planning, tactical action item follow-up and support new projects and opportunities.
Farm Relationship Manager
Cargill, Inc.
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Strengthen Cargill’s partnership with farmers to guide them with market knowledge
- Help growers develop a whole farm plan to achieve their goals
- Assist farmers in understand changes happening in Sustainable Agriculture.
Grain Marketing Advisor
Cargill, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintain a Series 3 license
- Assist clients with current market risk by managing their positions
- Bring Cargill's global expertise to client’s farmgate while adding profitability to their farm
- Push of influence to continue growth through referrals from current clients
- Retain a $500k book of annual renewal revenue by leveraging my industry knowledge and drive to meet my client’s needs.
Farm Marketer
Cargill, Inc.
06.2011 - 01.2017
- Build a relationship with farmers to guide them through the grain marketing process
- Grow wallet share of farmers business through my expertise on the market
- Educate current and prospective farmers on grain marketing
- Develop a business plan with local team to keep our location fluid and profitable
- Diligently listening to the needs of farmers and communicating back to corporate so we can better fit the needs of our farmers.
Regional Account Executive
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Increased market share over 10% each year by consulting regional and community banks on improving their workflow through investing in new software
- Develop and manage Complex software projects from prospecting through implementation.
Inside Sales Representative
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
08.2004 - 01.2007
- Obtained a strong knowledge of the compliance components within the financial industry
- Provided quality digital and print solutions to financial institutions
- Discover sales opportunities by listening to customers to understand their needs.
Senior Marketing Representative
CapitalCare, Inc
05.2000 - 08.2004
- Provide information and advice on over 100 annuity products and investment decisions
- Recruited and managed over 400 financial planners and insurance agents on a national basis
- Obtain proficiency in business-to-business sales.
Education
Business Finance -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Relationship Development
- Multitasking skills with high level of accuracy
- Solution Selling
- Communication
- Customer Advocacy
- CRM Management
- Relationship Building
- Pipeline Management
Timeline
Strategic Customer Marketing Manager
Cargill, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Farm Relationship Manager
Cargill, Inc.
12.2020 - 07.2022
Grain Marketing Advisor
Cargill, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2020
Farm Marketer
Cargill, Inc.
06.2011 - 01.2017
Regional Account Executive
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
01.2007 - 06.2011
Inside Sales Representative
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
08.2004 - 01.2007
Senior Marketing Representative
CapitalCare, Inc
05.2000 - 08.2004
Business Finance -
St. Cloud State University
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